Connemara Loop, Renvyle 

Tel: (095) 46100

renvyle.com

A beautiful haven in idyllic surroundings, Renvyle House has the superb Roisin Dubh Restaurant that really delivers in the taste department. Offering a fine example of modern Irish cooking at its best, head chef Tim O’Sullivan also has his own range of marmalades, chutneys, preserves, dressings and sauces that you can buy for the trip home.

Best Dish: Golden Crusted Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Relish, Melon & Cucumber Salsa as Part of a Four-Course Menu.